Section 11 - Safe Driving

Question 1

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

a) Leave a note on the vehicle.
b) Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
c) Both of the above.

Answer 1

c) Both of the above.
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Question 2

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

a) Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
b) Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
c) Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Answer 2

c) Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Question 3

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

a) Review the number before answering a call.
b) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
c) Keep your phone within easy reach so you won’t need to take your eyes off the road.

Answer 3

b) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

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Question 4

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

a) Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
b) Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
c) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Answer 4

c) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Question 5

Roadways are the most slippery:

a) After it has been raining for awhile.
b) During a heavy downpour.
c) The first rain after a dry spell.

Answer 5

c) The first rain after a dry spell.

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Question 6

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ____

a) 10 to 15 seconds
b) 15 to 20 seconds
c) 5 to 10 seconds

Answer 6

a) 10 to 15 seconds

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Question 7

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

a) Only if you or the other driver is injured.
b) If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
c) Only if you are at fault.

Answer 7

b) If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

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Question 8

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

a) Get you to your destination much faster and safer.
b) Help prevent traffic congestion.
c) Increase your chances of an accident.

Answer 8

c) Increase your chances of an accident.

Question 9

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

a) Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
c) No more than one car length behind the truck to the driver can see you.

Answer 9

b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

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Question 10

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

a) Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
b) You help reduce traffic congestion.
c) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Answer 10

c) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Question 11

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

a) Interior lights
b) Headlights
c) Parking lights

Answer 11

b) Headlights.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

a) Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
b) Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.
c) They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.

Answer 12

a) Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

a) Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
b) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
c) Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

Answer 13

b) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

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Question 14

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

a) The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
b) 5-10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.
c) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Answer 14

c) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Question 15

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

a) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
b) Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
c) May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.

Answer 15

a) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

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Question 16

Use of the “_______ Second Rule” helps to prevent tailgaiting.

a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

Answer 16

b) Three

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Question 17

True or False - You should allow for more space when following motorcyclists or bicyclists on wet or icy roads, metal surfaces (bridge gratings, railroad tracks, etc.) and gravel.

Answer 17

True

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Question 18

You’re driving on a rainy night. What kind of lights should you have on?

a) High-beam lights
b) Low-beam lights
c) Interior lights
d) Parking lights

Answer 18

b) Low-beam lights

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Question 19

You’re taking your child (who is less than 16 years old) to school. Both of you are not wearing seatbelts and have been pulled over by the police. How many tickets can you get?

Answer 19

Two – one for yourself and another because your child is not wearing a seatbelt.

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Question 20

You have a child under 2 years old. When you drive, this child must be placed in a front / rear - facing passenger restraint system. What are the two exceptions to this rule?

Answer 20

Rear-facing passenger restraint system

Exceptions

1) Your child weighs 40 lbs or more -or-
2) Is 3 feet four inches or taller

Question 21

Your car is equipped with air bags. Is the picture ok?

Answer 21

No. A child in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system may not ride in the front seat of an airbag-equipped vehicle.

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Question 22

When can your child start sitting in the front passenger seat?

Answer 22

When they are 8 years old –or– 4 feet 9 inches or taller

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Question 23

It is illegal to leave a child unattended in the car if they are younger than:

a) 7 years old
b) 12 years old
c) 5 years old

Answer 23

a) 7 years old.

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Question 24

You’re driving on an icy road and start skidding. Should you hit the brakes?

Answer 24

No, do NOT brake.

Question 25

You’re driving on an icy road and start skidding. You should turn your wheels towards / away from the skid.

Answer 25

Towards the skid

Question 26

Your car has an anti-lock braking system. and you’re skidding in your car no matter which way your steeering wheel is turned. What is this called? What to do?

Answer 26

You’re in a locked wheel skid, which is usually caused by braking too hard when you are going too fast. To get out of this,

1) Remove your foot from the brake to unlock the wheels.
2) Straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out.

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Question 27

How long can your driver’s license be suspended if you’re involved in a collision and you don’t have proper insurance coverage?

Answer 27

Up to four years.

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Question 28

Backing your vehicle is:

a) Always dangerous.
b) Dangerous if you have a helper.
c) Only dangerous in large vehicles.

Answer 28

a) Always dangerous.

Question 29

Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

a) Beep your horn.
b) See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
c) Flash your headlights.

Answer 29

b) See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Question 30

Changing from one lane to another is best done:

a) Quickly and often.
b) When a car is in your blind spot.
c) Gradually and carefully.

Answer 30

c) Gradually and carefully.

You should always change lanes gradually and carefully. Only change lanes when necessary. Every lane change increases the possibility of a traffic accident.

Question 31

It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day:

a) Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system.
b) If they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older.
c) Only if the key is in the ignition.

Answer 31

b) If they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older.

It is never a good idea to leave a child unattended in a car. It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person age 12 or older.

Question 32

Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

a) Slowing down
b) Merging into a different lane
c) Maintaining your speed and direction

Answer 32

b) Merging into a different lane

Make room for vehicles that are entering a freeway. If possible, merge into the next lane to create a gap for the incoming vehicles. If you cannot merge, adjust your speed to allow for the vehicles to enter traffic as smoothly and safely as possible.

Question 33

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

a) Immediately enter the far-right traffice lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
b) Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
c) Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

Answer 33

c) Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, speed up only after you have identified a gap in traffic. In general, you should be stopped while waiting for a gap to appear.

Question 34

If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:

a) Pull off the road.
b) Maintain your speed and position.
c) Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.

Answer 34

c) Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.

Passing areas are based on how far ahead drivers can see. Allow the passing vehicle to re-enter the drive lane as easily as possible to help everyone avoid potential upcoming hazards.

Question 35

If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

a) Signal and pull into the slow lane.
b) Stop in your lane and put on your hazar lights.
c) Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

Answer 35

c) Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

Question 36

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

a) Slow down because the lane ends ahead.
b) Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
c) Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

Answer 36

b) Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

Question 37

If you have a green light, but trafice is blocking the intersection, you should:

a) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
b) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
c) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears.

Answer 37

b) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

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Question 38

When driving in fog, you should use your:

a) Low beams.
b) High beams.
c) Fog lights only.

Answer 38

a) Low beams.

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Question 39

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

a) Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
b) Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
c) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Answer 39

c) Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

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